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2010-09-21 3:38 PM
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What an amazing journey ! Keep up the good work, you are an inspiration !

2010-09-21 3:45 PM
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Congratulations.  Inspiring stuff.
2010-09-21 6:23 PM
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@ Gaaarrry....

I had Gastric Bypass, where there is no placement of a band of any sort in me. Here is what the Roux-en-Y (RNY) Gastric Bypass looks like:


So before surgery my stomach could hold 4 liters of content, as of now, my new pouch is still smaller than a raquetball, so in order for me to get in my calories, I have to eat all day long... It is a challenge, but I get it done...

2010-09-21 6:38 PM
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Congratulations! That is an outstanding accomplishment.
2010-09-21 6:54 PM
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Ditto.  Freakin' awesome! and congrats.
2010-09-21 7:03 PM
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Awesome and motivating story.  Thanks for sharing

2010-09-21 7:31 PM
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Wow - thanks for making me cry... Truly amazing!!!!
2010-09-21 7:33 PM
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Epic.

I'm bookmarking this for the next time I don't feel like running at 4:30am. 
2010-09-21 7:53 PM
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Totally awesome
2010-09-21 7:56 PM
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Great stuff, Dan!
2010-09-21 8:00 PM
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That's great... put the vid on my Facebook page for my friends to see.  Who knows maybe it will inspire someone I haven't been able to.  Bit of a weight loss story with me as well...  was about 255lbs, down to around 170lbs. now.  Nothing like yours, but I credit triathlon as part of giving me a meaning to working out, changing the way I eat and live.  I've rediscovered myself and I'm having a great time.  Congrats!!!

2010-09-21 10:06 PM
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XEON,

That's friggin awesome bro! Kudos to you for dropping some serious weight and gaaining a new life as well! There isn't a trophy for who has gained and lost the most weight, but what I will say is that:
"What good is adding years to your life if you don't add life to your years?" -Dan
2010-09-21 10:40 PM
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Just WOW!  Awesome.  What a great story!
2010-09-21 10:47 PM
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Great story - you're awesome!!!
2010-09-21 10:57 PM
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Thanks for posting Dan! I too had GB surgery two yrs ago. I've lost 125 lbs & will be running my first sprint tri in a week & 1/2. It's such a wonderful thing to have your life back after having lost so much to obesity. And it is absolutely amazing to realize that real health is possible. Hopefully your story will give someone else the courage & encouragement they need to move forward. Thank you for sharing!

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2010-09-21 11:20 PM
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Great video and amazing story! Thanks for the inspiration.

2010-09-22 7:10 AM
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Fantastic. Thank you for sharing!

2010-09-22 7:35 AM
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"What good is adding years to your life if you don't add life to your years?" -Dan


I like that, is that your own quote?  But, great and inspirational achievement.  I'm at work right now loading baggage into planes and dreading my run later, yet as I watch your video I'm feeling more motivated.  I'm definitely going to show this to some of my family....thanks a lot for sharing!
2010-09-22 7:41 AM
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Wow. Simply incredible. Saying merely congratulations doesn't seem to cover it. Truly an inspiration.
2010-09-22 8:03 AM
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Awesome!  Thank you for sharing!
2010-09-22 9:27 AM
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Just wanted to thank you all again for your kindness, support, and encouragement. Good vibes going out to ya'll...

Dan

2010-09-22 9:34 AM
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Great stuff buddy! Makes me want to hit the road and run really, really long....Keep up the good work!
2010-09-22 12:49 PM
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You rock dude!

2010-09-22 1:47 PM
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What an amazing story!!  Thank you for sharing.  I, in turn, shared this with a friend who also had gastric bypass a few years ago and just yesterday signed up for a 5k training program with a local running store.  She is sure to be inspired, as was I. 
2010-09-23 7:10 AM
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That's awesome! Hopefully your friend will catch the "Running Bug" and get hooked! Thanks for sharing....

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